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Europe

Sweden Weighs Saab-Babcock Arrowhead 140 Frigate.

February 9, 2026 GDC 0

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration is evaluating a joint proposal from Saab and UK-based Babcock for the Arrowhead 140 frigate design as a candidate for its future Luleå-class surface combatants, according to reporting in Swedish media […]

Europe

Royal Navy To Receive First Type 31 Frigate In 2025

July 5, 2022 GDC 0

The Royal Navy’s first Type 31 frigate HMS Venturer is scheduled for delivery in 2025, according to the information provided by shipbuilding company Babcock International. The information was revealed as part of a written evidence […]

Europe

Type 31 Inspiration-Class Multi-mission Frigate

October 19, 2021 GDC 0

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Europe

Babcock cuts steel for Royal Navy’s first type 31 frigate

September 29, 2021 GDC 0

UK-based aerospace, defense and security company Babcock International has held the steel cutting ceremony for the first of the Royal Navy’s five new Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer. The steel-cutting ceremony for the lead Inspiration-class […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock

September 20, 2021 GDC 0

Babcock International has signed an Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate design licence agreement with state-owned enterprise PT PAL Indonesia. The contract was secured through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia. The signing took place […]

Europe

British Type 31 Frigate Passes Critical Design Phase

May 12, 2021 GDC 0

The Babcock-led Team 31 has completed the Whole Ship Critical Design Review (WSCDR) for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN’s) new Type 31 frigate, paving the way for the start of production later this year. In […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesia Shortlisted Four Designs For Its Frigate Requirement

May 10, 2021 GDC 0

The Arrowhead 140 concept, one of four designs that have been shortlisted in a programme to procure follow-on frigates to the Martadinata class. Defence planners at Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) have shortlisted four design […]

  • U.S. Sends More HIMARS Artillery Rockets And Howitzers To Ukraine Worth $625 Million

    October 6, 2022 0
    The United States is sending $625 million to Ukraine in additional weaponry, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, in a move that Russia said risks escalating the war. US President Joe Biden spoke [...]
  • Double Troubles For Russia: Ukraine Bought 5,100 MATADOR Anti-tank Weapons

    April 5, 2022 0
    Ukraine has bought 5,100 anti-tank weapons that were co-developed by Singapore, Germany and Israel. The RGW90 HH Matador weapons were acquired from German maker Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) at a cost of €25 million (S$37.6 [...]
  • Kazakhstan unveiled Taimas 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

    May 18, 2025 0
    Kazakhstan’s armed forces have unveiled the Taimas 8×8 next-generation wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to the public. ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in KazakhstanDateFebruary 23, 2025Kazakhstan expands domestic armored vehicle productionDateMay [...]
  • Germany approves $400 million ammunition for Ukraine

    May 19, 2024 0
    Germany approved orders for more than $400 million worth of 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine in recent days, in separate deals with Rheinmetall and an unidentified French company. Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition [...]
  • Chinese aircraft carriers get into engine troubles

    January 8, 2020 0
    Chinese economy is booming so does it’s military industrial capability, but there is a catch. China depends on old soviet-era technology either supplied by Russia or former soviet satellite state like the Ukraine. Recently, Ukraine [...]
  • Kim Jong Un to visit Moscow to sign reciprocal deal for North Korea receives spy satellites and Russia receives Hwasal-2 cruise and KN-23 ballistic missiles

    November 27, 2024 0
    South Korea’s defense chief Shin Won-sik said on Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could visit Russia soon. North Korea Fires Two Ballistic MissilesDateMarch 25, 2021North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles [...]
Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine demonstrates jet-powered ‘Bullet’ drone capable of intercepting Russian drones

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Sale of Air-to-air Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Air Platform

    Boeing upgrades Apache version 6 with UAV and ship hunting capability

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Tor air defense system using kamikaze drone

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN Upgrades Air Warfare Destroyers With Baseline 9 Aegis combat system

  • Middle East

    Iran Transfers Technology To Build Kamikaze Drones In Russia

  • Air Platform

    Greece Signed A Contract To Buy 18 Rafale Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Armed with Meteor BVRAAM, Sweden’s high-tech Gripen E is Taiwan’s answer to Chinese PL-15 missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Australia Should Sign Nuclear Arms Sharing Agreement With the U.S.?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Hezbollah used Iranian-made Almas anti-tank missile for the first time

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce Tomahawk block V cruise missiles for Australia and Japan

  • Europe

    Fincantieri awarded contract to upgrade the Italian Navy’s patrol frigate into a combat-capable frigate.

  • Middle East

    Aselsan Displays Full Spectrum Naval Warfare Capability in Qatar.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Considers Sending Warship to the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Infantry Weapons

    LMT MARS-L Service Rifle For New Zealand Armed Forces

  • Europe

    Estonia Orders HIMARS Rocket Artillery, Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Delusional and demoralized Russian troops tell the commander that Bayraktar TB2 dropped nuclear bombs

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Manufacture Munitions For HIMARS In Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israel Unveils Long-range LORA Air-launched Ballistic Missile

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance, destroy 42 Russian T-72 tanks and combat vehicles

  • Middle East

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately told President Trump that he was ready to recognize Israel.

  • Cyber

    The U.S., Australia and United Kingdom accused Russian G.R.U. of Cyberattacks on Georgia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    The U.S. Will Completely Destroy Iran’s S-400, HQ-9B and BAVAR-373 Anti-air Missile System.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys Swedish Stridsvagn 122 Tanks in Counteroffensive Against Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    Bangladesh plans to purchase 40,000 rounds 155mm shells from Pakistan

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Armenia, Serbia will purchase Rafale jets and air defense system from France

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine war: Degraded Russia’s military saved Kuril Island, Kazakstan, Moldova, Georgia, and Belarus from Putin’s ambition to invade neighbors

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • Central Asia

    Three Brothers 2021: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

  • Air Platform

    UK MoD signs £65 million contract for Protector UAS

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian pilots who are trained in F-16 say American F-16 technologically superior than Sukhoi and Mikoyan built jets

  • Europe

    Czech AgentFly presents Gorgon X8 tactical drone for frontline resupply and ISR

  • Americas

    Israeli Stratasys offers 3D-printed spare parts to fast-track Pentagon’s supply chains.

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Deploys Six THAAD Batteries in Guam Amid China Tensions

  • Defense Industry

    Saab awarded contract to produce Curl-gustaf and RBS 70 NG missiles worth $767.54 million

  • Europe

    North Korea sent 30,000 troops to Russia in return for Pantsir anti-air missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iron Dome Interceptor: An Israeli Super Weapon That Saves Lives

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Cancels Mi-17 Helicopter Deals With Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea establishes research center to build aircraft engine.

  • Americas

    USS Harry Truman Sustained Damage After Colliding With Merchant Ship

  • Europe

    Ukrainian RUBAKA kamikaze drone can hit target at 500km range

  • Air Platform

    Iranian State TV Admitted Its Wartime Claim of Shooting Down Israeli F-35 Jet Was AI-generated.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army General Waker-uz-Zaman Failed to Contain Arakan Army, Started Meddling in Domestic Politics by Copying General Ershad’s Playbook

  • Defense Industry

    Australian Sailors Embed Aboard To Learn About Submarine Tenders For AUKUS Submarines

  • Americas

    Putin’s Puppet Donald Trump Wants Ukraine to Hand Over $500 Billion Minerals To U.S. or Hand Over Country to Russia

  • Europe

    Key Facts About Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate

  • C4iSR

    Why Russian Air Defense Systems Are Vulnerable to Electronic Attack?

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems Developed KFX AESA Radar

  • Europe

    Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys Syrian rebels as PMC in Azerbaijan

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